Category Archives: Roussanne et al

2012 Domenica Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Made by longtime Giaconda assistant winemaker Peter Graham. The 2013 release isn’t far off now but you can still track this down and it’d be worth your while. 60% Roussanne, 35% Marsanne and 5% Viognier. Golden and textural. Mouthfilling yet … Continue reading →

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2013 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc Marsanne Roussanne Viognier

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

A field blend by any definition with all the fruit picked, pressed and fermented together. Roughly the same assemblage as last year; 60%/20%/20% respectively. “I’ve pushed the style outwards in 13, in part a natural consequence of the warm, early … Continue reading →

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2013 Gilligan Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I actually prefer this to the 2012 release. It provides me with a greater sense of detail. A pleasing level of aromatic clarity and expressiveness here. Red apples, green tea, honeysuckle, apricot and candied ginger with some minty and aniseed-like … Continue reading →

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2013 Ravensworth The Grainery Blend

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Made up of Marsanne, Roussanne, Chardonnay, Viognier, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc. Where’s the love for Fiano, Savagnin and Arneis I ask you?! Co-fermented in demi muids (600 litre French barrels). Busy, busy. So many layers. Best to … Continue reading →

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2012 Chapel Hill il Vescovo White

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of Savagnin, Verdelho and Roussanne with the latter expressing itself very clearly. Textured, deftly phenolic and interesting to drink. Probably even better with a plate of the right food. Smells of nectarines, tropical fruits, leesy funk and cupboard … Continue reading →

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2012 TarraWarra Estate Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

If you’re tuning in to WWEI late then I’d best let you know that I do like my Australian takes on Rhone white blends. Texture, exoticism and the ability to bring something a little different to certain richer dishes or … Continue reading →

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2012 The Story Westgate Vineyard Blanc

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

The third release of The Story’s Rhone white blend, composed of Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier (60%/20%/20%). More forward than the 2011 and more complex than the 2010. All good expressions mind you. This was actually one of the wines I chose … Continue reading →

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2012 Gilligan Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

A blend of 59% Roussanne and 41% Marsanne from The Wetlands Vineyard on California Road, McLaren Vale. The Marsanne was fermented in stainless steel while most of the Roussanne saw extended time on skins, regular lees stirring and some new and one-year … Continue reading →

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2011 TarraWarra Estate Viognier Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

TarraWarra’s fourth vintage of a ‘Rhône’ white blend and the first I’ve tasted from them. Judging from this, they’ve gotten the hang of it pretty darn quickly. The composition changes from year to year depending on vintage variation and the winemaking team’s … Continue reading →

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2010 Giaconda Nantua Les Deux

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Jeremy Pringle

The Great Australian White – Chardonnay Roussanne. I believe head winemaker Rick Kinzbrunner stumbled on the blend by accident after topping up a Chardonnay barrel with Roussanne by accident. What a happy mistake?! This is very much in the Giaconda … Continue reading →

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